Bhagavad Ramanuja and the Alwars advocated devotional worship of Lord Vishnu to attain moksha. The Narayana Astakshari thirumantharam is regarded the most powerful of Vishnu mantras. Bhagavad Ramanuja broadcast this mantra from the top of the gopuram so that all Hari bhaktas, regardless of caste, creed or gender, may chant it and attain moksha. A grand Sriman Narayana Astakashari Yaagam (chanting the mantra 8 lakh times) will be performed April 26-30, 2017.

After participating in the Astakshari mantra initiation ceremony scheduled for each morning, devotees can take deeksha and participate in the chanting. Bhagavad Ramanujacharya advocated worship of alwars and acharyas, alongside gods and goddesses, in Vishnu temples. Accordingly, Shiva-Vishnu temple will perform samprokshana for Alwars and Bhagavad Ramanujacharya utsava moorthy on Friday, April 28, 2017. The Divya Prabhandham hymns, composed by Alwars will also be chanted during the week. Seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.